Decorator Sam Allen Is Given a Designer's Dream: A Blank Slate and Creative Freedom
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1/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottTwo black and white photographs by Dale Goffigon hang behind a vintage French settee from John Rosselli Antiques adorned with inviting cashmere throw pillows through Lucca & Co.Photographs by Ellen McDermottTwo black and white photographs by Dale Goffigon hang behind a vintage French settee from John Rosselli Antiques adorned with inviting cashmere throw pillows through Lucca & Co.
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2/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottDecorator Sam Allen stocked all of the kitchen cabinets, filling some with creamware by Hartley Greens & Co.Photographs by Ellen McDermottDecorator Sam Allen stocked all of the kitchen cabinets, filling some with creamware by Hartley Greens & Co.
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3/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottThe home’s entry boasts a Mark D. Sikes for Henredon side table, a stenciled zebra cowhide bench from Dovecote and a vintage statue from Swoon.Photographs by Ellen McDermottThe home’s entry boasts a Mark D. Sikes for Henredon side table, a stenciled zebra cowhide bench from Dovecote and a vintage statue from Swoon.
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4/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottA Fine Paints of Europe high-gloss finish was chosen for the kitchen cabinetry, where pendants through Visual Comfort illuminate a Carrara-marble-topped island.Photographs by Ellen McDermottA Fine Paints of Europe high-gloss finish was chosen for the kitchen cabinetry, where pendants through Visual Comfort illuminate a Carrara-marble-topped island.
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5/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottIn the breakfast room, the dining table, chairs and console through Dovecote are complemented by a rug from Stark. Quince branches through Diane James Designs adorn a pair of ginger jars through Christopher Spitzmiller.Photographs by Ellen McDermottIn the breakfast room, the dining table, chairs and console through Dovecote are complemented by a rug from Stark. Quince branches through Diane James Designs adorn a pair of ginger jars through Christopher Spitzmiller.
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6/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottThe home’s dining room, meant to evoke the glamour of old Hollywood, includes a 1930s French crystal beaded chandelier through Dovecote, a pair of custom Christopher Spitzmiller lamps, an antique Persian rug through Lillian August, Jasper Peony in Smoke wallpaper by Carlton V, Ltd., and a KD&J Botanica floral arrangement.Photographs by Ellen McDermottThe home’s dining room, meant to evoke the glamour of old Hollywood, includes a 1930s French crystal beaded chandelier through Dovecote, a pair of custom Christopher Spitzmiller lamps, an antique Persian rug through Lillian August, Jasper Peony in Smoke wallpaper by Carlton V, Ltd., and a KD&J Botanica floral arrangement.
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7/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottSam Allen created a cozy library, using Loro Piana cashmere to cover a pair of armchairs, Phillip Jeffries grasscloth on the walls, and a sofa accented with vintage Suzani throw pillows.Photographs by Ellen McDermottSam Allen created a cozy library, using Loro Piana cashmere to cover a pair of armchairs, Phillip Jeffries grasscloth on the walls, and a sofa accented with vintage Suzani throw pillows.
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8/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottFor the Chinese-themed drawing room, a Hollyhock acrylic coffee table is set amid a Mary McDonald for Chaddock sofa, a pair of Victoria Hagan wingback chairs using a Cowtan & Tout Ikat, and chairs covered with Mark D. Sikes Ojai red stripe fabric.Photographs by Ellen McDermottFor the Chinese-themed drawing room, a Hollyhock acrylic coffee table is set amid a Mary McDonald for Chaddock sofa, a pair of Victoria Hagan wingback chairs using a Cowtan & Tout Ikat, and chairs covered with Mark D. Sikes Ojai red stripe fabric.
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9/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottDuring this project, Sam Allen was allowed to fully exercise his creative powers and adhere to his own philosophical directive.Photographs by Ellen McDermottDuring this project, Sam Allen was allowed to fully exercise his creative powers and adhere to his own philosophical directive.
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10/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottOomph Wave beds in a guest bedroom wear Matouk bedding from Fig Linens and sport Brunschwig & Fils fabric.Photographs by Ellen McDermottOomph Wave beds in a guest bedroom wear Matouk bedding from Fig Linens and sport Brunschwig & Fils fabric.
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12/12Photographs by Ellen McDermottFor the floor of the mudroom, Allen used an indoor/outdoor Stark rug. The bench pillows are upholstered in Katie Ridder fabric.Photographs by Ellen McDermottFor the floor of the mudroom, Allen used an indoor/outdoor Stark rug. The bench pillows are upholstered in Katie Ridder fabric.
This article appears in the January 2018 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
